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In business, a unicorn is a privately-held startup company valued at over $1 billion. This term was coined in 2013 by venture capitalist Aileen Lee to highlight how rare and unique such high-valued startups are. Unicorns are often tech companies that experience rapid growth and attract significant investment due to their potential for innovation and market disruption.

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